Talent Development Specialist Jobs

Discover Talent Development Specialist opportunities that help organizations build employee skills, strengthen leadership, and support career growth. Ladders features vetted professional roles with salaries of $100,000 or more, connecting experienced talent development professionals with employers seeking expertise in learning and organizational effectiveness.

What Talent Development Specialists Do

Talent Development Specialists design and deliver programs that help employees perform, grow, and prepare for future responsibilities. Depending on the organization, the work may include assessing learning needs, developing training materials, coordinating workshops, supporting leadership development, and measuring program outcomes. Specialists often partner with human resources, business leaders, and subject-matter experts to align development initiatives with company goals.

Skills and Experience Employers Seek

Employers may look for experience in instructional design, facilitation, learning management systems, coaching, program evaluation, and talent or performance management. Strong communication, project management, analytical, and stakeholder partnership skills are valuable. Requirements vary by role; some positions favor expertise in leadership development, change management, workforce planning, or a particular industry.

Explore Talent Development Careers

Talent development roles can offer opportunities to influence employee engagement, internal mobility, and organizational performance. Browse Ladders for vetted Talent Development Specialist jobs paying $100,000 or more, and review each listing for its responsibilities, qualifications, location, and compensation details.

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$100K - $120K *

Drive strategic enhancements in AI-powered support tools to optimize customer interactions, ensuring high-quality responses through collaboration, analysis, and continuous improvement for superior use...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$95K - $115K *

Empower businesses by analyzing transaction data and crafting actionable insights. Collaborate with sales to design solutions, build prototypes, and present findings to executives, driving enterprise...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$150K - $230K *

Lead the strategy and growth of 529 education savings solutions, leveraging deep industry expertise to drive innovation, enhance client relationships, and identify long-term growth opportunities acros...

RemoteRemote

5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$100K - $120K *

Deliver impactful talent development strategies to enhance onboarding, training, and leadership readiness across a diverse, multi-entity workforce. Lead program design and execution while fostering em...

United StatesRemote

4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Transportation

$90K - $110K *

Elevate your career by providing technical support for a large SQL database, translating business needs into reliable solutions while ensuring database performance and security for critical research o...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$92K - $128K *

Unlock potential by providing strategic leadership and technical expertise to enhance school food operations, ensuring successful implementation of sustainable, scratch-cooked meal programs across dis...

Boulder, CORemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Education, Government & Non-Profit

$77K - $110K *

Create impactful training solutions that enhance fleet readiness by transforming system updates and requirements into effective educational materials for Navy personnel, leveraging your expertise in s...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$70K - $95K *

Grow your career with a remote role assisting clients in navigating retirement solutions. Leverage your financial expertise to build relationships and provide guidance, all while enjoying a supportive...

United StatesRemote

3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$120K - $145K *

Take ownership of automating workflows across teams by building AI agents using Claude and Microsoft Copilot. Collaborate with various departments to identify automation opportunities, ensuring securi...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$97K - $146K *

Elevate your design career by enriching our design system and creating AI-powered templates. Lead brand initiatives, manage creative requests, and produce engaging materials across various channels to...

RemoteRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$115K - $130K *

Unlock your potential as a Technical Sourcer, driving talent acquisition across Engineering, Product, and Design. Build pipelines, engage candidates, and collaborate with teams to identify top-tier ta...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$77K - $97K *

Engage with us to lead national French-language communications strategy, enhancing visibility and relationships with French-speaking communities. Drive translation, media relations, and stakeholder en...

CanadaRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Education, Government & Non-Profit

$93K - $116K *

Empower integrated marketing campaigns with a focus on account-based marketing. Collaborate with Sales to prioritize accounts, align messaging, and drive pipeline growth while managing multi-channel c...

United StatesRemote

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$140K - $190K *

Lead the charge in applying AI and data science to drive client value. Build prototypes and mentor teams while engaging with clients at all levels. Shape tech strategies, foster innovation, and delive...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$74K - $131K *

Empower recruitment excellence by leading strategic campaigns nationwide, building strong partnerships, and enhancing team performance. Drive impactful initiatives while adapting to diverse recruitmen...

United StatesRemote

4 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Education, Government & Non-Profit

$120K - $125K *

Unlock the potential of HRIS by optimizing Workday for seamless operations. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance user experience, manage data security, and drive digital transformation w...

California, USRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Education, Government & Non-Profit

$120K - $145K *

Shape the future of discovery operations by leveraging your legal expertise and leadership skills to enhance service delivery and team performance, ensuring top-quality results and efficient workflows...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$110K - $130K *

Optimize onboarding excellence by designing impactful programs that accelerate new sales hires' productivity and ramp times in a high-growth tech environment. Collaborate across teams to ensure practi...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$200K - $205K *

Drive the expansion of our Data Services & Analytics practice by leading technical delivery, managing client relationships, and overseeing project execution. Empower teams to deliver innovative data i...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$215K - $239K *

Create transformative customer experiences and drive revenue growth across North America by leading market solutions teams, coaching talent, and navigating organizational change with clarity and effec...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$145K - $160K *

Drive the future of Workforce AI by leading business development initiatives, engaging with executives, and translating complex technology into impactful solutions that enhance enterprise productivity...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$170K - $243K *

Transform product innovation by leading AI-driven strategies and experiments, collaborating across teams to enhance software solutions and improve employee experiences in a dynamic, fast-paced environ...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$95K - $135K *

Optimize business operations by providing strategic project support to senior leadership, enhancing recruitment processes, and analyzing market data to drive informed decision-making and improve captu...

United StatesRemote

6 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Business Services

$180K - $220K *

Unlock potential by leading software systems management and optimization across a global portfolio. Collaborate with business and technology leaders to enhance operational efficiency, drive innovation...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Education, Government & Non-Profit

$110K - $130K *

Unlock potential by designing and implementing enterprise identity solutions, ensuring secure access across cloud and hybrid environments while collaborating with cross-functional teams to enhance IAM...

United StatesRemote

4 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

  • What does a Talent Development Specialist do?question toggle

    A Talent Development Specialist helps employees build skills and advance professionally. Responsibilities may include identifying learning needs, designing or coordinating training, facilitating development programs, and evaluating results.

  • What qualifications are commonly required for Talent Development Specialist jobs?question toggle

    Requirements vary, but employers often seek experience in learning and development, instructional design, facilitation, project management, or human resources. Some positions may require a degree or specialized experience in leadership development or organizational effectiveness.

  • What skills are important for Talent Development Specialists?question toggle

    Useful skills include communication, facilitation, instructional design, program management, data analysis, and collaboration with stakeholders. Familiarity with learning management systems and talent development practices can also be valuable.

  • How can I find Talent Development Specialist jobs paying $100,000 or more?question toggle

    Browse the Talent Development Specialist listings on Ladders, where jobs are vetted and meet the site's $100,000-or-more salary threshold. Check each posting for current compensation, qualifications, and location information.